Construction Estimator – Heavy Equipment, Metal Studs, Brick/Block, Masonry

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Argentina.

📋 Description

• Conduct comprehensive digital quantity takeoffs for commercial construction projects.

• Generate precise estimates for materials, labor, and overall project costs.

• Analyze and interpret construction drawings, blueprints, specifications, and scope documents.

• Recognize project requirements, exclusions, scope gaps, and potential estimating risks.

• Execute takeoffs and estimates for heavy equipment, metal studs and framing, brick and block masonry, stucco, exterior finishes, and various other commercial construction trades.

• Utilize industry-standard estimating software such as Bluebeam, PlanSwift, and On-Screen Takeoff (OST).

• Structure and manage the estimating workflow in accordance with client systems and processes.

• Collaborate with US-based business owners and project managers regarding project scope and requirements.

• Adhere to estimating deadlines while ensuring a high level of accuracy.

• Review estimates for completeness and precision prior to submission.

• Adapt to varying project types, scopes, and client-specific estimating procedures.

• Assist in project estimating and enhance the efficiency and accuracy of the pre-construction workflow.

⛳️ Requirements

• 3–10+ years of direct experience in construction estimating.

• Proven experience in estimating US-based construction projects.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.

• Strong capability to read and interpret construction drawings, blueprints, specifications, and project documents.

• Advanced skills in Bluebeam, PlanSwift, and On-Screen Takeoff (OST).

• Solid understanding of US construction standards and estimating practices.

• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy in estimates.

• Fully fluent in English, both written and spoken.

• Strong organizational, analytical, and time-management abilities.

• Capacity to work independently in a remote setting while collaborating effectively with US-based clients.

• Dedicated availability for 40 hours per week during US Central Time business hours.

• Reliable remote work setup.

• Preferred: experience in estimating complex commercial construction projects.

• Preferred: background in heavy equipment, structural masonry, metal studs/framing, brick and block, and stucco/exterior finishes.

• Preferred: experience collaborating directly with US contractors, project managers, general contractors, or business owners.

• Preferred: experience working within various client-specific estimating systems and workflows.

• Preferred: proven capacity to manage high-volume estimating with quick turnaround requirements.

• Degree in Civil Engineering or an equivalent strong structural/construction background.

• Hands-on experience with professional estimating software.

• Full-time, dedicated remote work availability.

• Ability to work during US Central Time business hours.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote work opportunity.

• Full-time commitment of 40 hours per week.

• Flexibility of independent contractor status, allowing for personal management of work.

• Note: independent contractors are accountable for their own equipment, taxes, and benefits.